Franklin County
Water damage & mold help in Columbus, OH
Columbus is Ohio's largest city, with brick homes in German Village, Victorians in Victorian Village and Olde Towne East, and post-war homes in Clintonville and the suburbs. Basements are common, and heavy rain, aging sewers and winter freezes drive most water damage.
Areas served
German Village · Short North · Clintonville · Victorian Village · Olde Towne East
ZIPs include 43085, 43201, 43204, 43205, 43206, 43207
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Columbus homes and water damage
Older homes have basements with clay or cast-iron sewer laterals, and some neighborhoods have combined sewers. Clintonville and the near-east side have many 1920s–50s homes with full basements, original clay laterals and floor drains tied to the sewer, and many have been finished over the years. Columbus's suburbs, like Dublin and Westerville, have newer homes with finished basements and sump pumps.
Basement sewer backups
Heavy rain overwhelms older sewers and backs water into basements.
River and creek flooding
The Scioto and Olentangy rivers flood low-lying areas during heavy rain.
Frozen pipes
Cold snaps freeze pipes in older homes.
Older home plumbing
Homes in German Village, Victorian Village and Olde Towne East have aging plumbing, plaster walls and older roofs.
Ice storms and freezes
Winter cold snaps and ice storms freeze pipes and knock out power.
Rapid suburban growth
Fast-growing suburbs add many new homes with finished basements, where sump pump failures are costly.
Severe storms
Spring and summer thunderstorms bring high winds and occasional tornadoes that damage roofs.
Common calls in Columbus
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Columbus at a glance
- County
- Franklin County
- Neighborhoods
- German Village, Short North, Clintonville, Victorian Village
- ZIP codes
- 43085, 43201, 43204, 43205, 43206, 43207
- Nearby
- Cleveland, OH, Cincinnati, OH, Toledo, OH, Dayton, OH, Akron, OH, Indianapolis, IN
Columbus questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Columbus?
Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services.
Does Columbus help with basement backups?
The city's Project Dry Basement program has helped eligible homeowners install backflow prevention devices.
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